Q115556873
J. W. Schull
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| Bio | J. W. Schull was an American sailor who was the first victim—and believed source of—the yellow fever that struck the United States in the summer of 1876. In the six-week period following his infection, around 5,000 (18%) of the approximately 28,000 residents of Savannah, Georgia, had fled the city to escape the disease.2 |
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| Born | c. 18491 |
| Died | 1876 Jul 301 |
| Occupation | Unclassified |
| Cause of death | Unknown |
| Status | Confirmed: J. W. Schull is a 27 Club member |